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Bangladesh plane crash: 'I heard an explosion, saw fire'

Bangladesh plane crash: 'I heard an explosion, saw fire'

On March 8, 2023, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with a teacher reporting that he heard an explosion and saw the plane engulfed in flames as it crashed. The incident occurred as the aircraft, which was carrying 72 people, was attempting to land at Dhaka's international airport. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the site, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. While the details are still emerging, the tragic event has shaken the local community and raised concerns about aviation safety in the region. The focus now remains on providing support to the affected families and ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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